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WR61 KLS

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,313 mi
Last recorded206,313 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 KLS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 206,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 206,266 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 200,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 194,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 191,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 187,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 184,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 187,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 178,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 163,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,373 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,683 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,683 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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WR61 KLS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR61 KLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WR61 KLS registered?

WR61 KLS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is WR61 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 KLS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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